Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 30 June 2022

Public Accounts Committee

2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs

9:30 am

Photo of Brian StanleyBrian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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I note from Mr. Conlan's advance briefing that he concurs with the committee's briefing. He stated mission properties can offer real value for money for the Exchequer compared with long-term rental. Reference has been made to achieving potential savings from moving from older properties with high energy and maintenance costs. Three years on, how many embassies have been bought? I understand they cannot all be purchased. One has to get money from the Government and suitable properties and everything. We had 35 properties in 2020. Where are we now?